Events Calendar
July 8, 2012
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Britto Art Exhibit
Price: Free
July 8, 2012 09:00am - 11:00pm
Stop by Time Warner Center to see pop artist Romero Britto’s latest exhibit. Romero Britto (b.1963) is a Brazilian artist based in Miami. Born in the disadvantaged area of Recife, he was self-taught at an early age by painting on surfaces such as newspapers. In 1983, he traveled to Paris where he was introduced to the work of Matisse and Picasso. He combined influences from cubism with pop to create a vibrant and iconic style that The New York Times describes, “exudes warmth, optimism and love.”
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Bouchon Picnic and Ride in the Park* for Two (2)
Price: $59.00
July 8, 2012 09:00am - 09:00pm
Enjoy all the excitement that Columbus Circle has to offer with an exclusive Central Park excursion from Bouchon Bakery, Time Warner Center and Bike and Roll NYC. Excursion package includes: • Picnic lunch for two (2) from Bouchon Bakery including sandwich choice, bottle of water, and chocolate Bouchons • Half-day (4 hours) Bike and Roll NYC bike rental for two (2) • Two (2) exclusive VIP shopping passes to The Shops at Columbus Circle. *Following restrictions apply: For Bouchon Bakery, valid only at Time Warner Center location through October 31, 2012. For Bike and Roll NYC, call 212-260-0400 to check bike availability or make a reservation. Valid only at Columbus Circle location through October 31, 2012. For more details or questions, contact us at +1-212-823-6300 or email guestservices@related.com.
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Printers, Monks & Craftsmen
Price: $7.00
July 8, 2012 10:00am - 06:00pm
This exhibition looks at the transitional period in hand press bookmaking through 14 Bibles printed between 1455 and 1525. As the era progressed, printers and other craftsmen involved in the production of a printed volume began to experiment with the possibilities hand press production afforded to create innovative, elegant books. Focusing on Gothic bindings and the structure of a selection of books drawn from the Rare Bible Collection a MOBIA, conservator Clare Manias explores regional differences in the volumes' styles, production, and form illustrating that printed books have stories to tell and are much more than what's between the covers. Tickets for Seniors and Students $4.00.
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The Adoration of the Magi by Bartolo di Fredi
Price: $7.00
July 8, 2012 10:00am - 06:00pm
Illustrating one of the most celebrated Renaissance themes, Bartolo di Fredi’s (c. 1330-1410) Adoration of the Magi will be reunited in this groundbreaking exhibition. The three known surviving panels of this Siense master’s unrivaled altarpiece are considered by many to be among Bartolo’s finest works. Composed of a monumental central panel depicting a tender visit of the Magi to the Christ Child, his Crucifixion and the mourning it brings, “Adoration of the Magi” by Bartolo di Fredi: A Masterpiece Reconstructed permits an in-depth study of this oft-depicted Christian narrative. Tickets for Seniors and Students $4.00.
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Paris Blues Revisited: Romare Bearden, Albert Murray and Sam Shaw
Jazz at Lincoln Center, Frederick P. Rose Hall
Peter Jay Sharp Arcade, 5th Floor Time Warner Center
New York [map]Price: Free
July 8, 2012 10:00am - 11:00pm
Designed as a book-on-the-wall, Paris Blues Revisited presents fine reproductions of collages by Romare Bearden, writing by Albert Murray and photographs by Sam Shaw. Following the Shaw-produced film Paris Blues, these three men decided to improvise their own Paris Blues – a collaborative picture-and-writing book celebrating Paris as well as Duke Ellington, co-composer (with Billy Strayhorn) of the movie's soundtrack and Louis Armstrong, one of that movie's stars. That book was never completed. Here, for the first time, finished pages, some of them unmistakable masterworks, as well as works-in-progress make clear the power of jazz to inspire collaborations of long-lasting beauty.
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Summer Stage - Central Park
Summer Stage
Rumsey Playfield, Central Park (enter Fifth Ave. at 72nd Street or CPW at 72nd Street)
New York [map]Price: Free
July 8, 2012 07:00pm - 10:00pm
Founded in 1986 at the Rumsey Playfield in Central Park, SummerStage expanded to venues in all five boroughs two years ago. The program—featuring everything from screenings, dance performances and concerts—has now become synonymous with summer in the city; the best part is that the programming is largely free. This season kicks off with the SummerStage Gala June 5, honoring the music of Jimi Hendrix and featuring performances by G. Love & Special Sauce, Bebel Gilberto and The Roots. Go to www.summerstage.org to get complete schedule and times. E-mail info@summerstage.org for specific questions.
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The Lincoln Center Festival
Lincoln Center
Avery Fisher Hall, 10 Lincoln Plaza Columbus Avenue at West 65th Street
New York [map]Price: $25.00
July 8, 2012 07:00pm
Once again the Lincoln Center Festival brings us the best of theatre, dance, opera, music and visual arts from all over the world. Check the website, www.LinconCenterFestival.org for the full schedule of times and venues for each performance. The Festivals beginnings July 5 and runs through August 5. Performances include Golden Globe winner, actress Cate Blanchett staring in Uncle Vanya; The Impressions, Mavis Staples and Aloe Blacc performing in a 70th Birthday Tribute to Curtis Mayfield, just two of the many wonderful performances scheduled during the Festival. Tickets start at $25.00, $30.00, $35.00 and $50.00 depending on the performance, please check the website for individual performances.
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Free JALC Concerts at MoMA
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Summergarden, West 54th Street, between 5th and 6th avenues
New York [map]Price: Free
July 8, 2012 07:00pm - 08:30pm
New Music for the New York FREE concert series returns to The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden for four Sunday evenings beginning July 8. Jazz at Lincoln Center has selected two leading jazz groups whose concerts on July 15 (Yosvany Terry Quintet) and July 29 (Vijay Iyer Trio) emphasize original works, each with one world premiere. Summergarden is free and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Entrance to Summergarden is through the Sculpture Garden gate on West 54th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues. The Sculpture Garden opens at 7pm, and run approximately one hour to 90 minutes.
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New Juilliard Ensemble at MoMA's Summergarden
Price: Free
July 8, 2012 08:00pm - 10:00pm
Join us at MoMA's Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden as Members of The New Juilliard Ensemble perform, under the artistic direction of Joel Sachs, this first of two distinctive programs featuring contemporary works by composers from Finland, Japan, Korea, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and the United States: Sukhi KANG (Korea) The Myth (2004), Henrik STRINDBERG (Sweden) Timeline (2008), Toshio HOSOKAWA (Japan) Drawing (2004), Roberto SIERRA (Puerto Rico/United States) Concierto de Camara (2008): North America premiere, Western Hemisphere premiere, New York premiere; Gates open at 7:00pm. In the event of rain, concerts are held in The Agnes Gund Garden Lobby Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Entrance to Summergarden is through the Sculpture Garden gate on West 54th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. Summergarden is FREE; no tickets required.